Role OverviewA Direct Support Professional provides support in all areas of daily living, including personal care assistance, community integration, and socialization. The role involves providing high-quality services that are person-centered and meet best practice standards.
What You Will Do
The main day-to-day responsibilities include understanding and providing services in accordance with each Individual Support Plan (ISP) and behavioral support plans (BSP), offering activities that are individualized and person-centered, and ensuring that all supports are provided according to best practice and individual choice.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have strengths in cooking and menu planning, money management, organization of resident's schedules and activities, home maintenance, and the ability to develop a positively evolving and capable team.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age and provide proof of high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English – both in writing and orally.
- Must not have been convicted of any disqualifying felony and must not have been substantiated for abuse or neglect in the state of Missouri, as recorded by the Department of Mental Health’s Employee Disqualification List.
- Must have reliable transportation for transporting clients.
- Must demonstrate safe practices in all areas and exemplify positive professional standards.
- Must obtain a Class E driver’s license during new hire orientation– must carry minimum coverage applicable by law for auto insurance
- Must Receive Seasonal Flu Vaccination
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Seasonal flu vaccination
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